Matt, I have been testing the U.S. Antenna Cantenna on my roof for several months now. I think it is an ok antenna. Even with a preamp, I'm not real impressed. If your overriding concern is to be stealth, it is probably a good compromise. Dave, AA4KN ------Original Message------ From: Matt Patterson Sender: amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org To: AMSAT-BB Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 V/S Sent: Sep 10, 2010 09:13

Hi,

Thanks to everyone for all of your responses. It looks like I have found a downconverter. Next question... Does anyone have any ideas on a cheap and easy homebrew antenna? Would a "cantenna" work for a small portable setup? I'm trying to do this as cheaply as possible as AO-51 isn't in this mode very often.

73 Matt W5LL

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